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2-10Instruments and controls
Y51D-V-E01-27260C9A-9A53-466E-ACF0-E491D66BB7DC
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light*Lane Departure Warning (LDW) light (orange)
*Exterior light indicator
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLow tire pressure warning lightFront fog light indicator light
Master warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning lightPreview Function warning light (orange)*High beam indicator light
Brake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeIntelligent Brake Assist (IBA) off indicator
light*
Supplemental air bag warning lightLane Departure Warning (LDW) light (green)*
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot Inter-
vention (BSI) system warning light (orange)*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightAdaptive Front lighting System (AFS) off
indicator light*Security indicator light
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warn-
ing light (orange)*Automatic transmission (AT) position indi-
cator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightBlind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indicator
light (green)*Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)*ECO drive indicator light*: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBSY51D-V-E01-AAEEDCA0-B409-469E-9994-4005AFDC3266With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights will come on (if so
equipped):
,or,,,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,,,
,,
If any light does not come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open
circuit in the electrical system. Have the system checked by an INFINITI retailer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the dot matrix crystal display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See
“Dot matrix liquid crystal display”
(P.2-19).)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement...
.................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ...
.................................. 8-2
General maintenance ...
....................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ...
................................... 8-2
General maintenance ...
........................................... 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ...
................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ...
..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ...
................... 8-7
VK56VD engine ...
............................................... 8-7
VQ37VHR engine ...
............................................. 8-9
Engine cooling system ...
....................................... 8-12
Checking engine coolant level ...
....................... 8-13
Changing engine coolant ...
............................... 8-14
Engine oil ...
.......................................................... 8-14
Checking engine oil level ...
............................... 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ...
....................... 8-15
Automatic transmission fluid ...
............................. 8-18
Power steering fluid ...
........................................... 8-18
Brake fluid ...
......................................................... 8-19
Brake fluid ...
.................................................... 8-19
Window washer fluid ...
......................................... 8-19
Battery ...
.............................................................. 8-20
Jump starting ...
................................................ 8-22
Variable voltage control system ...
......................... 8-22 Drive belts
...
........................................................ 8-22
Spark plugs ...
...................................................... 8-23
Replacing spark plugs ...
................................. 8-23
Air cleaner ...
........................................................ 8-24
Windshield wiper blades ...
................................... 8-25
Cleaning ...
...................................................... 8-25
Replacing ...
..................................................... 8-26
Brakes ...
.............................................................. 8-27
Self-adjusting brakes ...
................................... 8-27
Brake pad wear warning ...
.............................. 8-27
Fuses ...
................................................................ 8-28
Engine compartment ...
.................................... 8-28
Passenger compartment ...
............................... 8-29
Intelligent Key battery replacement ...
................... 8-30
Lights ...
................................................................ 8-33
Headlights ...
................................................... 8-33
Exterior and interior lights ...
........................... 8-34
Wheels and tires ...
............................................... 8-36
Tire pressure ...
............................................... 8-36
Tire labeling ...
................................................ 8-40
Types of tires ...
............................................... 8-42
Tire chains ...
................................................... 8-43
Changing wheels and tires ...
........................... 8-43
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CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVELY51D-V-E01-F1375A53-9C95-4044-9249-810C01D32BB11. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operat- ing temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be within the
range
*1. If the oil level is below*2,
remove the oil filler cap and pour
recommended oil through the opening.
Do not overfill
*3.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the break-
in period, depending on the severity of
operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTERY51D-V-E01-9647A2B0-4907-4EB7-83BB-101487A3007A
Vehicle set-upY51D-V-E01-A77DD255-330F-4511-9453-9FE2A63539431. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operat- ing temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes.
4. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable floor jack and safety jack
stands.
.Place the safety jack stands under
the vehicle jack-up points.
.A suitable adapter should be at-tached to the jack stand saddle.
5. Remove the plastic engine undercover.
.Remove the small plastic clip at the center point of the undercover.
.Then remove the other bolts thathold the undercover in place.
CAUTION
Make sure the correct lifting and support
points are used to avoid vehicle damage.
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10-2
Child safety...
...................................................... 1-18
Child safety rear door lock ...
.................................. 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders ...
....................................... 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime ...
............... 2-15
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ...
........................... 2-46
Circuit breaker
Fusible link ...
.................................................. 8-28
Cleaning exterior and interior ...
....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control
Automatic climate control ...
............................ 4-34
Clock ...
................................................................ 2-45
Coat hooks ...
....................................................... 2-51
Cockpit ...
............................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ...
....................................... 5-105
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ...
... 4-65
Compact spare tire ...
........................................... 8-46
Console box ...
...................................................... 2-49
Controller
Center multi-function control panel ...
................ 4-6
Controls Control panel button ...
...................................... 4-4
INFINITI Controller ...
.......................................... 4-6
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
............................. 8-14
Checking engine coolant level ...
...................... 8-13
Corrosion protection ...
........................................... 7-7
Cruise control ...
................................................... 5-47
Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ...
... 5-67 Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system
...
.......... 5-49
Cruise indicator ... ................................................ 2-23
Cup holders ...
...................................................... 2-47
Current fuel consumption ...
.................................. 2-27
D
Daytime running light system ...
........................... 2-37
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ...
........................................... 2-34
Dimensions ...
....................................................... 9-10
Display cleaning ...
................................................. 4-8
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ...
..................................................... 4-4
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system ...
................ 5-71
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
switch indicator ...
................................................ 2-24
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light ...
.................................................... 2-12
Distance to empty ...
............................................. 2-27
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...
....................... 2-19
Drive belts ...
........................................................ 8-22
Drive positioner ...
................................................ 3-27
Driving
Cold weather driving ...
.................................. 5-105
Driving with automatic transmission ...
............ 5-14
Precautions when starting and driving ...
........... 5-3
DVD player operation ...
........................................ 4-66
E
ECO drive indicator light ...
................................... 2-17
ECO mode ...
......................................................... 5-20
ECO pedal system ...
............................................. 5-21
Economy
Fuel ...
............................................................. 5-92
Elapsed time ...
..................................................... 2-27
Elapsed time and trip odometer ...
........................ 2-27
Emission control information label ...
.................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty ...
..................... 9-20
Engine Before starting the engine ...
........................... 5-13
Break-in schedule ...
........................................ 5-91
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
............................. 8-14
Changing engine oil and filter ...
...................... 8-15
Checking engine coolant level ...
...................... 8-13
Checking engine oil level ...
............................. 8-15
Coolant temperature gauge ...
............................ 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ...
........................... 5-11
Engine block heater ...
................................... 5-106
Engine compartment check locations ...
............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ...
................................. 8-12
Engine oil ...
.................................................... 8-14
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...
........ 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator ...
.................. 2-25
Engine oil viscosity ...
........................................ 9-7
Engine serial number ...
................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ...
..................................... 9-8
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Loading information (See vehicle
loading information)...
......................................... 9-15
Lock Automatic door locks ...
..................................... 3-5
Door locks ...
..................................................... 3-4
Power door lock ...
............................................. 3-4
Trunk lid ...
...................................................... 3-17
Locking with mechanical key ...
............................... 3-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...
............................ 2-23, 3-22
Low outside temperature warning ...
..................... 2-23
Low tire pressure warning light ...
......................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)) ...
................................... 5-4, 6-3, 8-36
M
Maintenance
Battery ...
......................................................... 8-20
General maintenance ...
..................................... 8-2
Indicators for maintenance (dot matrix) ...
........ 2-25
Inside the vehicle ...
.......................................... 8-3
Maintenance information (display) ...
............... 4-14
Maintenance precautions ...
............................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ...
............................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle ...
........................................ 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...
................................. 1-17
Under the hood and vehicle ...
........................... 8-4
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ...
....................... 2-18
Map lights ...
........................................................ 2-58
Master warning light ...
......................................... 2-15
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ...
.............. 3-3 Memory function
...
............................................... 3-30
Memory storage Automatic drive positioner ...
........................... 3-29
Meter
Trip computer ...
.............................................. 2-26
Meters and gauges ...
............................................. 2-6
Instrument brightness control ...
...................... 2-39
Mirror Inside mirror ...
................................................ 3-25
Outside mirrors ...
............................................ 3-25
Vanity mirror ...
................................................ 3-27
Monitor RearView monitor ...
......................................... 4-26
Moonroof ...
.......................................................... 2-54
N
New vehicle break-in ...
......................................... 5-91
O
Odometer ...
............................................................ 2-7
Off-road recovery ...
................................................ 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
........................ 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...
...................... 8-15
Checking engine oil level ...
............................. 8-15
Engine oil ...
.................................................... 8-14
Engine oil viscosity ...
........................................ 9-7
Oil filter replacement indicator ...
..................... 2-25 Operation
Indicators for operation ...
............................... 2-22
Outside mirrors ...
................................................. 3-25
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...
................... 6-12
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
.............................................. 9-23
P
Panic alarm ...
...................................................... 3-14
Parking Parking brake operation ...
............................... 5-19
Parking on hills ...
........................................... 5-94
Parking brake break-in ...
...................................... 5-98
Personal lights ...
.................................................. 2-58
Phone
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
.................. 4-85
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
............. 4-95
Car phone or CB radio ...
................................. 4-84
Power
Power door lock ...
............................................. 3-4
Power outlet ...
................................................ 2-46
Power steering fluid ...
..................................... 8-18
Power steering system ...
................................. 5-97
Power windows ...
............................................ 2-52
Power moonroof ... ............................................... 2-54
Precautions Audio operation ...
........................................... 4-49
Braking precautions ...
..................................... 5-98
Child restraints ...
............................................ 1-20
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